Heart Rhythm TV Pod
This podcast is by Heart Rhythm TV, the official news and media outlet of the Heart Rhythm Society. It covers cardiac electrophysiology, offering expert insights, breaking news, and in-depth coverage of major events such as the annual Heart Rhythm meeting and the innovation-focused HRX meeting. The show is now available on podcast platforms after reaching a global audience on YouTube.
Episodes
Episode 181: HIS-Alternative II Study (ESC 2026)
In this Breaking News episode, #HRStv host Alexandra Brigido, MD, is joined by Michael Vinther, MD, and Margarida Pujol Lopez, MD, PhD to discuss the HIS-Alternative II Study that was presented at ESC 2026. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 180: The PIFPAF-PFA Randomized Clinical Trial (ESC 2026)
In this Breaking News episode, #HRStv host Jeanne du Fay de Lavallaz, MD, is joined by Patrick Badertscher, MD to discuss the PIFPAF-PFA Randomized Clinical Trial that was presented at ESC 2026. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 179: The Halo Protocol (Global EP)
In this episode of Global EP, host JC Zerpa is joined by Eduardo B. Saad, MD, FHRS, and Guilherme Saad to discuss their recently published study, "Fluoroless High-Density Pulsed Field vs Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Guided by Left Atrial Intracardiac Echocardiography: The HALO Protocol," published in Heart Rhythm Journal. Additional Resources https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/a
Episode 178: What Triggers Atrial Fibrillation? Insights from Human Electrophysiology
In this new Global EP episode, #HRStv host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS, sits down with Elad Anter, MD, to revisit the foundational physiology behind atrial fibrillation. While tools for pulmonary vein isolation continue to improve, outcomes have plateaued, so what's actually missing? Dr. Anter offers insights from human electrophysiology research to help explain what triggers AFib and where the fiel
Episode 177: What's New at HRX Live 2026?
What happens when clinicians, innovators, researchers, investors, regulators, and industry leaders come together in one room? Go behind-the-scenes with HRX Live 2026 producers, Dr. Jonathan Piccini and Dr. Prashanthan Sanders, and HRX Live 2025 Executive Producer, Dr. Suneet Mittal, to find out what makes the conversations happening at HRX Live different. From Main Tent sessions and roundtables to
Episode 176: AI in EP Practice: How to Adopt, Monitor, and Know When to Stop
#HRStv host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP, is joined by Michael A. Rosenberg, MD, FHRS, and Konstantinos C. Siontis, MD, FHRS to discuss the article "HRS scientific statement on artificial intelligence integration framework into clinical electrophysiology workflows". Additional Resources https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(26)02262-9/fulltext Want to explore more content? Cat
Episode 175: Bridging the Gap: Using Digital Health to Scale Lifestyle and Risk Factor Modification in AF
#HRStv host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP, is joined by Nino Isakadze, MD, MHS, and Michael J. Cutler, DO, PhD, FHRS to discuss the article "Digital health tools for patient-centered lifestyle and risk factor modification in atrial fibrillation management". Additional Resources https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(26)02249-6/fulltext Want to explore more content? Catch the fu
Episode 174: Advances in Transseptal Access (EPNomics)
In this episode of EPNomics, host Ambrose F. Panico, DO, sits down with David B. De Lurgio, MD, FHRS, and Bradley P. Knight, MD, FHRS to break down the latest advances shaping how EPs approach transseptal puncture today. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 173: ICE vs TEE for Watchman Procedures
In this episode of #HRStv, host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, welcomes back Enrico Ferro, MD, for a deep dive into one of the key procedural debates in left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO): Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) versus Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) for Watchman implantation. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Hear
Episode 172: Stroke Risk in PFA vs Radiofrequency Ablation
In this episode of #HRStv, host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, is joined by Enrico Ferro, MD, for an expert discussion on the comparative stroke risk associated with Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) versus traditional Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 171: CIED Lead Management 2026 – Real-World Consequences & Clinical Impact
Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, talks with Emily P. Zeitler, MD, MHS, FHRS, and Graham Peigh, MD, MS, to explore the real-world consequences of the "2026 HRS/AHA/APHRS/EHRA/IDSA/LAHRS/PACES/STS expert consensus statement update on cardiovascular implantable electronic device lead management and extraction." While our previous episode featured a conversation with the authors on what changed i
Episode 170: Final Results of the LEADR LBBAP clinical trial
Recorded at #HRS2026 in Chicago, #HRStv host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, is joined by Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman, MD, FHRS, to discuss Longer-term safety and LOT-CRT functional outcomes using a novel, small-diameter defibrillation lead: Final Results of the LEADR LBBAP clinical trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 169: CIED Lead Management in 2026 - What's Changed and How It Impacts Practice
Mikhael F. El-Chami, MD, FHRS, talks with Yong-Mei Cha, MD, FHRS, and Christopher F. Liu, MD, FHRS, authors of "2026 HRS/AHA/APHRS/EHRA/IDSA/LAHRS/PACES/STS expert consensus statement update on cardiovascular implantable electronic device lead management and extraction", which published in the April 2026 issue of Heart Rhythm. Additional Resources https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-
Episode 168: 2026 ACC/AHA/HRS Advanced Training Statement on Clinical Cardiac EP
Mehak Dhande, MD, MS, talks with Jose A. Joglar, MD, FHRS, author of "2026 ACC/AHA/HRS advanced training statement on clinical cardiac electrophysiology (Revision of the 2015 ACC/AHA/HRS advanced training statement on clinical cardiac electrophysiology)", which published in the April 2026 issue of Heart Rhythm. Additional Resources https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(26)02116-8
Episode 167: Subthreshold broadband stimulation restores intrinsic sinoatrial pacemaker cell activity (HRS 2026)
Recorded at #HRS2026 in Chicago, #HRStv host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, is joined by Isabella He, to discuss Beyond electronic pacing: subthreshold broadband stimulation restores intrinsic sinoatrial pacemaker cell activity. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 166: Long term effect on coronary artery after pulsed field ablation (HRS 2026)
Recorded at #HRS2026 in Chicago, #HRStv host Mehak Dhande, MD, MS, is joined by Mark TK Tam, MBChB, to discuss Long term effect on coronary artery after pulsed field ablation - a serial OCT study with extended follow-up. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 165: Results of the ASCEND EV Pilot Study (HRS 2026)
Recorded at #HRS2026 in Chicago, #HRStv host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, is joined by Paul A. Friedman, MD, FHRS, to discuss Six-Month Outcomes with a Novel Parasternal Extravascular ICD (EV-ICD) Lead: Results of the ASCEND EV Pilot Study. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 164: A Matter of Concern? The TiFFANY Study (HRS 2026)
Recorded at #HRS2026 in Chicago, #HRStv host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS, is joined by Roland R. Tilz, MD, FHRS, to discuss Total Fatal Adverse Events Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Reported in an FDA Mandatory Reporting System: A Matter of Concern? The TiFFANY Study Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 163: ELEVATE PF - A First-In-Human Trial of a Novel Large Focal Map-And-Ablate PFA Catheter (HRS 2026)
Recorded at #HRS2026 in Chicago, #HRStv host Jeanne du Fay de Lavallaz, MD, is joined by Vivek Y. Reddy, MD, to discuss ELEVATE PF: A First-In-Human Trial of a Novel Large Focal Map-And-Ablate PFA Catheter. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 162: Ventricular Intramyocardial Navigation and Tachycardia Ablation Guided by Electrograms (VINTAGE): First-in-Human Experience with a Novel Therapy for Refractory Ventricular Arrhythmias - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS, sat down with Neal K. Bhatia, MD, to discuss Ventricular Intramyocardial Navigation and Tachycardia Ablation Guided by Electrograms (VINTAGE): First-in-Human Experience with a Novel Therapy for Refractory Ventricular Arrhythmias. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and mo
Episode 161: #HRS2026 Day 4 Wrap Up
And just like that — #HRS2026 is officially a wrap! For our final day, we're looking back at an incredible HRS Gala, celebrating community at the President's Social, and highlighting the remaining late-breaking science that kept us on the edge of our seats through the very last session. Four days of connection, discovery, and moments we won't forget. We hope you walked away inspired, energized, an
Episode 160: #HRS2026 Day 3 Wrap Up
Another packed day and we're breaking it ALL down! More late-breaking science and high-impact science you need to know about, the annual passing of the torch to our new President-elect — plus so much more. Stay informed. Stay ahead. This is your Day 3 wrap-up. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 159: #HRS2026 Day 2 Wrap Up
Day 2 of #HRS2026 delivered! Dr. Glaucomflecken kicked things off right at the Opening Plenary — and the buzz hasn't stopped since. Late-Breaking Clinical Trials are in full swing, and Chicago is not letting us down. Watch the full wrap-up above and stay tuned to #HRStv for more coverage all week. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm T
Episode 158: #HRS2026 Day 1 Wrap Up
Day 1 of #HRS2026 did not disappoint! 🔥 Our #HRStv crew was on the ground for every moment — from the PFA Live Case Summit and the Global Summit on Sports, Exercise, and Medicine, to the incredible History of EP museum and so much more. Missed the action? We've got you covered with the full Day 1 rundown. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the 🔔 so you never miss a moment from #HRS2026! Want to exp
Episode 157: The Landscape of ASCs in EP - Safety, Quality and Physician Alignment
#HRStv host Mehak Dhande is joined by Joseph E. Marine, MBA, MD, FHRS, and Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS, for an in-depth look at the growing landscape of Ambulatory Surgery Centers in Electrophysiology. From safety and quality benchmarks to the critical question of physician alignment — this conversation covers what's shaping the future of EP care outside the hospital setting. Want to explore more cont
Episode 156: Long-term outcomes after left atrial appendage closure in anticoagulation-ineligible atrial fibrillation Patients: The Randomized ASAP-TOO Clinical Trial - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP, sat down with Vivek Y. Reddy, MD, to discuss Long-term outcomes after left atrial appendage closure in anticoagulation-ineligible atrial fibrillation Patients: The Randomized ASAP-TOO Clinical Trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [
Episode 154: Proton beam cardiac radioablation for refractory ventricular tachycardia: results from a first-in-human, prospective, non-randomized trial - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP, sat down with Konstantinos C. Siontis, MD, FHRS, to discuss Proton beam cardiac radioablation for refractory ventricular tachycardia: results from a first-in-human, prospective, non-randomized trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [
Episode 155: Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Closure vs Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Prior Ablation: A Sub-analysis of the CHAMPION-AF Clinical Trial - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS, sat down with Kenneth Ellebogen, MD, FHRS, to discuss Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Closure vs Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Prior Ablation: A Sub-analysis of the CHAMPION-AF Clinical Trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and mor
Episode 153: Early U.S. Experience with Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias with a Dual-Energy Lattice-Tip Catheter - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS, sat down with Osama Dasa, MD, MPH, PhD, to discuss Early U.S. Experience with Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias with a Dual-Energy Lattice-Tip Catheter. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 152: Catheter Ablation versus Anti-arrhythmic Drugs for Ventricular Tachycardia in Ischaemic and Non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy: results from the CAAD-VT multi-centre randomized controlled trial - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS, sat down with Saurabh Kumar, MD, PhD, FHRS, to discuss Catheter Ablation versus Anti-arrhythmic Drugs for Ventricular Tachycardia in Ischaemic and Non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy: results from the CAAD-VT multi-centre randomized controlled trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video
Episode 151: One-year Outcomes of Nanosecond Pulse Field Ablation Using A Compliant Circular Catheter To Treat Atrial Fibrillation: A Multicenter Experience - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, sat down with Vivek Y. Reddy, MD, to discuss One-year Outcomes of Nanosecond Pulse Field Ablation Using A Compliant Circular Catheter To Treat Atrial Fibrillation: A Multicenter Experience. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart
Episode 150: Safety and Effectiveness of a Dual-Energy Focal Ablation Catheter to Treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: 6-Month Results of the FlexPulse IDE Study - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS, sat down with Jonathan P. Piccini, Sr., MD, MHS, FHRS, to discuss Safety and Effectiveness of a Dual-Energy Focal Ablation Catheter to Treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: 6-Month Results of the FlexPulse IDE Study. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our
Episode 148: Prospective Randomized Multicenter Global Study Comparing Pulsed Field Ablation versus Anti-Arrhythmic Drug Therapy as a First Line Treatment for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AVANT GUARD) - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS, sat down with Oussama M. Wazni, MD, FHRS, to discuss A Prospective Randomized Multicenter Global Study Comparing Pulsed Field Ablation versus Anti-Arrhythmic Drug Therapy as a First Line Treatment for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AVANT GUARD). Want to explore more content? Catch the full vide
Episode 149: Six-Month Outcomes from the Sphere-9 Ventricular Tachycardia Early Feasibility Study: Dual-Energy Lattice-Tip Mapping and Ablation Catheter for Ventricular Tachycardia Treatment - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS, sat down with Vivek Y. Reddy, MD, to discuss Six-Month Outcomes from the Sphere-9 Ventricular Tachycardia Early Feasibility Study: Dual-Energy Lattice-Tip Mapping and Ablation Catheter for Ventricular Tachycardia Treatment. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more
Episode 147: Real-World Experience with the Extravascular ICD through One Year from the Enlighten Post-Approval Registry Study - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP, sat down with Lucas V. A. Boersma, MD, PhD, to discuss Real-World Experience with the Extravascular ICD through One Year from the Enlighten Post-Approval Registry Study. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 146: Safety and Efficacy of a Novel ICD Lead for Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing: Results from the ASCEND CSP Trial - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS, sat down with Robert D Schaller, DO, FHRS, to discuss Safety and Efficacy of a Novel ICD Lead for Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing: Results from the ASCEND CSP Trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 145: LEAP2: A First-In-Human Study of a Chronically-Implanted Novel Leadless Pacemaker for Conduction System Pacing - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS, sat down with Vivek Y. Reddy, MD, to discuss LEAP2: A First-In-Human Study of a Chronically-Implanted Novel Leadless Pacemaker for Conduction System Pacing. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 144: The primary results of the PRAETORIAN-DFT Trial - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, sat down with Reinoud Knops, MD, PhD, FHRS, to discuss A randomized comparison of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation with or without defibrillation testing: the primary results of the PRAETORIAN-DFT Trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full vi
Episode 143: Variable Loop Circular Catheter Pulsed Field Ablation in Real-World Practice - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Ambrose F. Panico, DO, sat down with Christopher P. Porterfield, MD, MPH, PhD, FHRS, to discuss Variable Loop Circular Catheter Pulsed Field Ablation in Real-World Practice: Low Complication Rates Across Patient and Procedural Characteristics. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our c
Episode 142: A Substudy of the ALONE-AF Trial - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS, sat down with Boyoung Joung, MD, PhD, FHRS, to discuss Cognitive Function and Anticoagulation Discontinuation in Patients Without Long-Term Recurrence After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Substudy of the ALONE-AF Trial. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions
Episode 141: Primary Results of the COMPASS HRS Quality Improvement Initiative - #HRS2026 LBCT
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #HRS2026, Heart Rhythm TV host Mehak Dhande, MD, MS, sat down with Sean D. Pokorney, MBA, MD, and Roopinder K. Sandhu, MD, MPH, FHRS, to discuss Centers of Excellence Optimal Management Pathways for Atrial Fibrillation Specialty Services Early Rhythm Control Treatment Care Pathway: Primary Results of the COMPASS Heart Rhythm Society Quality Improveme
Episode 140: BEAT PERS AF, a randomised comparison of PFA vs RFA - #EHRA2026 LBCT
In this #EHRA2026 Update, Suneet Mittal, MD, FHRS, is joined by Pierre Jais, MD, to discuss the BEAT PERS AF trial — a randomised comparison of Pulsed Field Ablation versus Radiofrequency Ablation in persistent atrial fibrillation. Get the trial results, expert analysis, and what this means for the future of AF ablation. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our c
Episode 139: When to Stop Anticoagulation after successful PVI? - #EHRA2026 LBCT
In this #EHRA2026 Update, Suneet Mittal, MD, FHRS, is joined by Andre Rodrigues Pontes Briosa e Gala, MD, CCDS, discussing the validation of the OCEAN/ALONE-AF criteria using continuous rhythm monitoring — and what it means for your patients. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 138: PERFECT-PAF: PFA versus CRYO for Paroxysmal AF - #EHRA2026 LBCT
In this #EHRA2026 Update, Suneet Mittal, MD, FHRS, is joined by Gian Battista Chierchia, MD, PhD, to break down the PERFECT-PAF trial — a head-to-head comparison of PFA versus Cryo for Paroxysmal AFib. Tune in for key findings, clinical implications, and expert insights. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 137: Controversies in EP: GLP-1 Agonists - Hype, Help, or Here to Stay?
In this episode of Controversies in EP, #HRStv host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS, sits down with Nicolette Bembenek, MD, to unpack the GLP-1 agonist boom. Together, they discuss the science behind how GLP-1s work, their expanding role beyond diabetes and obesity, and the critical misconceptions that even experienced clinicians get wrong. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and m
Episode 136: ACC 2026 - The CHAMPION AF Trial
In this Breaking News update, #HRStv host Daniel Alyesh, MD, FHRS, is joined by Shephal K. Doshi, MD, to discuss the late breaking clinical trial CHAMPION-AF at ACC 2026, a prospective, randomized, multi-center non inferiority trial seeking to understand LAAO as an alternative to DOACs. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 135: ICE Image of the Month - PFA and VT Ablation (Part II)
In this episode of ICE Image of the Month, #HRStv host Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS is joined by Konstantinos C. Siontis, MD, FHRS to review a case report of the first in human application of colocalized PF and RF using the dual energy STSF with ICE guidance. They discuss procedural, anatomic, and biophysical concepts. Additional Resources Patil, S., Siontis, K.C. First-in-human use of the dual-ener
Episode 134: Obesity, GLP 1s, and the Missing Link in AFib Care
In this Controversies in EP episode, #HRStv host Nashwa Abdulsalam, MBBS, is joined by Nicolette Bembenek, MD, to discuss a key gap in managing AFib. While electrophysiologists are comfortable prescribing antiarrhythmic drugs and performing ablations, there's often no clear plan when it comes to addressing weight management. In this discussion, they explore the complex risk factors behind obesity,
Episode 133: Understanding Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
In this episode of Advancing Allieds, #HRStv host Deepthy Varghese is joined by Lauren Sell, MSN, APRN, CPNP, and Margo Walton, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, CHFN, to break down Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). They review diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and common symptoms, with a focused discussion on tilt table testing—its role and limitations. The episode also highlights POTS subtypes
Episode 132: Early Outcomes of the VERITAS Study and Amulet 360
In this Breaking News update, #HRStv host Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS, and Devi G. Nair, MD, FHRS, discuss the early outcomes of the Amulet 360 left atrial appendage occlusion device as presented at the 2026 AF Symposium as part of the pre-clinical VERITAS study. Additional Resources Nair, D, Freixa, X, Ellis, C. et al. Early Outcomes With a Next-Generation Dual-Seal Left Atrial Appendage Occluder:
Episode 131: Unlocking Antiarrhythmics From ABCs to Action — Next-Gen Rhythm Monitoring at Home
In Episode 3 of Unlocking Antiarrhythmics From ABCs to Action, #HRStv host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP is joined by Megan Labreck, PharmD, Jose L. Merino, MD, PhD, and Rachel Schreier, MSN, ACNP, APRN, to explore the cutting-edge intersection of wearable technology and antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) in managing heart rhythm conditions from home. Discover how next-generation wearables are making
Episode 130: Results from the I-CLAS Study - a Journal Club in Collaboration with CardioNerds
In this episode of CardioNerds Journal Club, Naima Maqsood, MBBS, and Sukriti Banthiya, MD, are joined by Pugazhendhi Vijayaraman, MD, FHRS, and Theofanie Mela, MD, to break down results from the I-CLAS Study — a timely investigation exploring new insights into atrial fibrillation management and outcomes across diverse patient populations. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video version
Episode 129: A Sneak Peek at Heart Rhythm 2026 - Must See Science, Sessions & Community
Heart Rhythm 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting programs we've ever assembled, bringing the global electrophysiology community together for four days of groundbreaking science, education, and connection. Join us in Chicago at McCormick Place, April 23–26, 2026, for more than 200 expert-led sessions, late-breaking clinical trials, hands-on learning, Hyde Park debates, abstract presen
Episode 128: HRCR Spotlight - Interview with Rahul Doshi, MD, FHRS, New Editor-in-Chief, Heart Rhythm Case Reports
Rahul Doshi, MD, FHRS, the new Editor-in-Chief of Heart Rhythm Case Reports (#HRCR), sits down with HRCR's new Heart Rhythm TV Correspondent Daniel Alyesh, MD, FHRS to discuss his vision for "the people's journal," including its new partnership with #HRStv. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 127: Unlocking Antiarrhythmics From ABCs to Action — Real-World Rhythm-Personalizing AADs Across Populations
In Episode 2 of Unlocking Antiarrhythmics From ABCs to Action, #HRStv host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP is joined by Jose L. Merino, MD, PhD to explore what it means to truly personalize antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy across diverse patient populations. Together, they discuss real-world strategies for tailoring treatment based on age, comorbidities, arrhythmia type, and individual risk fact
Episode 126: PFA and Delayed Myocardial Ischemia and Malignant Arrhythmias
In this Breaking News conversation, #HRStv host Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS, is joined by Melanie Gunawardene, MD, FHRS, and Julian Chun, MD, to discuss a recent Circulation Research Letter describing life-threatening delayed myocardial ischemia and arrhythmias following PFA for AFib. They explore the proposed mechanisms and its correlation with the MANIFEST US study, as well as comparisons with th
Episode 125: Unlocking Antiarrhythmics From ABCs to Action — Foundations First: AAD Classes & Safety
Unlocking Antiarrhythmics From ABCs to Action is a new 3-part series designed to strengthen foundational knowledge and support real-world clinical decision-making for allied professionals. From the basics to advanced strategies, this episode breaks down antiarrhythmic drug classes, safety considerations, and how to personalize therapy across diverse patient populations — including the latest on ou
Episode 124: Ablation in ASCs 2026
Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS, talks with Amit J. Shanker, MD, FHRS, author of "HRS/ACC scientific statement: Guiding principles on the performance of intracardiac ablation procedures in ambulatory surgical centers", which published in the January 2026 issue of Heart Rhythm. Additional Resources Article: https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(25)02874-7/fulltext Issue: https://www.heartr
Episode 123: Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy in 2025
In this episode of Left to Our Own Devices, #HRStv host Oliver J. Monfredi, MBChB, PhD, FHRS is joined by Jurgen Kuschyk, MD, PhD for a clinician-focused introduction to CCM therapy, highlighting key developments, evolving indications, and practical considerations based on 2025 clinical insights and experience. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [
Episode 122: Heart Rhythm Society to Develop PFA Data Collection Platform
The Heart Rhythm Society announced plans to develop a first-of-its-kind Pulsed Field Ablation data collection platform (registry), sponsored in part by Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a global leader in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders. The platform will offer a national, technology-enabled infrastructure designed to advance clinical evidence, improve patient outcomes, and support post-market su
Episode 121: Expert Insights on PFA in China
In this new Global EP episode, Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD, FHRS is joined by Minglong Chen, MD, PhD to highlight exciting developments on PFA in China. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 120: A New Chapter in Leadership at Heart Rhythm Society: Christina Wurster Named CEO
The Heart Rhythm Society is pleased to announce Christina Wurster, MBA, CAE, as its next Chief Executive Officer. In this conversation, Christina reflects on her previous 12 years with HRS, her leadership as CEO of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), and what excites her about returning to HRS and the field of electrophysiology. Read the full press release here: https://www.hrsonline.
Episode 119: (Global EP) What's Next for PFA?
In this Global EP episode, #HRStv Senior Correspondent Peter M. Kistler, MBBS, PhD, FHRS, sits down with Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD, FHRS, to discuss what's next for PFA. In this episode they highlight key aspects of PFA delivery, and more! Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 118: (Inside the EP Lab) Beyond Wires - The Next Generation of ICD Therapy
In this Inside the EP Lab episode, #HRStv host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP is joined by Birju Rao, MD, MSci, Michael S. Lloyd, MD, FHRS, and Nathan Yenerich, BS, to break down how ICD therapy is evolving—moving beyond traditional transvenous systems toward smarter, safer solutions. From the S-ICD to the FDA-approved EV-ICD, the discussion highlights how clinicians are delivering life-saving p
Episode 117: (Advancing Allieds) Incoming AHP Council Chairs
In this Advancing Allieds interview, #HRStv host Deepthy Varghese, DNP, ACNP, FNP is joined by Rachel Schreier, MSN, ACNP, APRN and Julie Thomas, PA-C, CCDS, the incoming AHP Council Chair and Co-Chair, for an insightful conversation on leadership and growth within the Heart Rhythm Society. Together, they discuss the new roles they're stepping into, including the development of a new leadership pa
Episode 116: New Perspectives on VT Ablation
Join #HRStv host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS as he sits down with Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS to explore new perspectives on VT ablation. In this engaging discussion, Dr. Tung shares insights from his plenary lecture, "Newest Insights into Human: Question the Status Quo!", presented at APHRS 2025 / JHRS 2025 in Yokohama, Japan. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our
Episode 115: (Global EP) Strengthening Global EP Collaboration - Insights from Global Societies
In this timely conversation, #HRStv host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS, is joined by global leaders Wataru Shimizu, MD, PhD, APHRS 2025 Congress President, and Nestor Lopez-Cabanillas, MD, President of LAHRS. Together, they discuss the importance of strengthening global collaboration across EP societies, with a focus on shared education, research, innovation, and regional perspectives shaping the futu
Episode 114: (Breaking News) Atrial Resynchronization for HFpEF - A Crossover Trial from India
Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS, talks with Muthiah Subramanian, DM, FRCP, and Calambur Narasimhan, MD, authors of "Accelerated Bachmann bundle area pacing for atrial resynchronization in patients with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A randomized crossover trial", which published in the November 2025 issue of Heart Rhythm. Additional Resource
Episode 113: (Breaking News) Safety & Outcomes of Class Ic Antiarrhythmic Use in Post-PCI Patients
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #APHRS2025 / #JHRS2025, Heart Rhythm TV host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS spoke with Po-Hsueh Su, MD to discuss Safety and Outcomes of Class Ic Antiarrhythmic Use in Post-PCI Patients With New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation: A Nationwide Cohort Study. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 112: (Breaking News) APHRS/JHRS 2025 Day 3 Wrap Up
Our Heart Rhythm TV correspondents Peter M. Kistler, MBBS, PhD, FHRS, Rose Farrar Crowley, MD, Alessandra Pina, MD, and Melissa E. Middeldorp, MPH, PhD break down the major Day 3 highlights, including additional late-breaking clinical trials and an increased focus on pulsed field ablation. From scientific sessions to meaningful networking across regions, APHRS/JHRS 2025 continues to showcase impac
Episode 111: (Breaking News) Outcomes from the Enlighten Study Post Approval Registry
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #APHRS2025 / #JHRS2025, Heart Rhythm TV host JC Zerpa Acosta, MD, FHRS spoke with Ian G. Crozier, MD, FHRS to discuss Real-World Safety and Efficacy of the Extravascular ICD through Six Months: Outcomes from the Enlighten Study Post Approval Registry. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm
Episode 110: (Breaking News) Dual-chamber leadless pacemaker outcomes in patients under 65 years of age
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #APHRS2025 / #JHRS2025, Heart Rhythm TV guest host Alessandra Pina, MD sat down with Rahul N. Doshi, MD, FHRS to discuss Dual-chamber leadless pacemaker outcomes in patients under 65 years of age. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 109: (Breaking News) Real-World Evidence from Aveir DR Coverage with Evidence Development Study
Immediately following the #LBCT presentation at #APHRS2025 / #JHRS2025, Heart Rhythm TV guest host Alessandra Pina, MD sat down with Anne M. Kroman, DO, PhD to discuss Are Dual Leadless Pacemakers Safer than Transvenous Devices? Real-World Evidence from Aveir DR Coverage with Evidence Development Study. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rh
Episode 108: (Breaking News) APHRS/JHRS 2025 Day 2 Wrap Up
Heart Rhythm TV is onsite in Yokohama, Japan for APHRS/JHRS 2025. Our correspondents Rod Tung, MD, FHRS, Alessandra Pina, MD, and Juan Carlos Zerpa, MD, FHRS share the key takeaways and major highlights from Day 2 of the meeting. If you weren't able to join us in person, this recap covers what you might have missed — from late-breaking clinical trials presented during Day 1 and Day 2, to an exciti
Episode 107: (Breaking News) AHA 2025 - SHAM-PFA Trial
In this exclusive interview from the American Heart Association Annual Meeting, Mikhael F. El-Chami, MD, FHRS and Vivek Y. Reddy, MD delve into the SHAM-PFA trial, a pivotal study comparing pulsed field ablation to a sham procedure in treating atrial fibrillation. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel – [Heart Rhythm TV].
Episode 106: (Breaking News) AHA 2025 - OCEAN Trial
In this edition of #HRStv Journal Club, Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS and Atul Verma, MD, FHRS dive into the OCEAN trial, a late-breaking study from the American Heart Association Annual Meeting. The trial explores the role of anticoagulation versus low-dose aspirin following successful atrial fibrillation ablation. Want to explore more content? Catch the full video versions and more on our channel –
Episode 105: (Global EP) TRANSFORM-AF study - a Journal Club in Collaboration with CardioNerds
In this episode of CardioNerds Journal Club, Jeanne du Fay de Lavallaz, MD and Ramy Doss, MD are joined by Varun Sundaram, MD, and Sanjeev Saksena, MBBS, MD, FHRS to break down the TRANSFORM-AF trial — a groundbreaking study from the Veterans Affairs health system examining how GLP-1 receptor agonists influence outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The panel unpacks the science conne
Episode 104: (Breaking News) 2025 LAAO State of the Evidence and Debate
In this Breaking News #HRStv episode focused on LAAO 2025, host Daniel Alyesh, MD, FHRS is joined by John M. Mandrola, MD, and Luigi Di Biase, MD, PhD, FHRS to explore the evolving evidence behind left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). The experts review key clinical trials—including PROTECT, PREVAIL, and OPTION—alongside insights from the NCDR registry, weighing the data on both efficacy and saf
Episode 103: (ICE Image of the Month) PFA and VT Ablation (Part I)
In this episode of ICE Image of the Month, #HRStv host Daniel M. Alyesh, MD, FHRS is joined by Roderick Tung, MD, FHRS to explore the emerging role of pulsed field ablation (PFA) for treating ventricular tachycardia (VT). They review real-world cases featuring the pentaspline and lattice tip catheters, highlighting imaging insights, procedural techniques, and key takeaways for clinical practice. A
Episode 102: (Global EP) Global Summit of SCD, US Insights and Multidiscilinary Approach
In this #HRStv episode, host JC Zerpa, MD, FHRS, sits down with Christina Y. Miyake, MD, MS, and Eduardo B. Saad, MD, PhD, FHRS, for an inspiring discussion on the global fight against sudden cardiac death. Discover key insights into how the U.S. approaches prevention and management, and learn why a multidisciplinary team is essential in saving lives and shaping the future of cardiac care. Want to
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